++++++++++++++++++++ || Q. || ++++++++++++++++++++ Not long ago, we changed the transmission fluid and filter on our ‘04 Dodge Stratus. Now, when slowing, the downshift from third to second is quite harsh. Accelerating works normally. Any ideas about what might be happening? A. The question is whether the harsh downshift is caused by a mechanical or hydraulic issue in the transmission, or by some electronic glitch in the power train or transmission control modules. Confirm that the correct transmission fluid was used. Chrysler specifies its ATF+4 type 9602 for this service. You could add one-half a can of Trans-Tune to the transmission to see if downshift...

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